Cowboys vs. Giants in NFL's 2012 opener

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Fans of the New York Giants pose for a photo outside of MetLife Stadium prior to the 2012 NFL season opener between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Fans of the New York Giants pose for a photo outside of MetLife Stadium prior to the 2012 NFL season opener between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys on September ... more

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Fans of the New York Giants pose for a photo outside of MetLife Stadium prior to the 2012 NFL season opener between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Fans of the New York Giants pose for a photo outside of MetLife Stadium prior to the 2012 NFL season opener between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys on September ... more

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Dallas Cowboys Jerry Jones talks on the field prior to the 2012 NFL season opener between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Dallas Cowboys Jerry Jones talks on the field prior to the 2012 NFL season opener between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 ... more

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Quarterback Eli Manning #10, tackle Will Beatty #65 and the rest of the New York Giants take the fileld prior to playing against the Dallas Cowboys during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Quarterback Eli Manning #10, tackle Will Beatty #65 and the rest of the New York Giants take the fileld prior to playing against the Dallas Cowboys during the 2012 NFL ... more

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Queen Latifah performs the national anthen prior to the 2012 NFL season opener between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Queen Latifah performs the national anthen prior to the 2012 NFL season opener between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, ... more

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Fireworks go of atop MetLife Stadium as Queen Latifah performs the national antehn prior to the 2012 NFL season opener between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Fireworks go of atop MetLife Stadium as Queen Latifah performs the national antehn prior to the 2012 NFL season opener between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys on ... more

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Queen Latifah performs the national anthen prior to the 2012 NFL season opener between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Queen Latifah performs the national anthen prior to the 2012 NFL season opener between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, ... more

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Fireworks go of atop MetLife Stadium as Queen Latifah performs the national antehn prior to the 2012 NFL season opener between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Fireworks go of atop MetLife Stadium as Queen Latifah performs the national antehn prior to the 2012 NFL season opener between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys on ... more

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: (L-R) Former New York Giants Otis Anderson, Michael Strahan and Phill Simms take part in a pregame cermony prior to the 2012 NFL season opener between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: (L-R) Former New York Giants Otis Anderson, Michael Strahan and Phill Simms take part in a pregame cermony prior to the 2012 NFL season opener between the New York Giants ... more

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Fans of the New York Giants pose for a photo while barbequing outside of MetLife Stadium prior to the 2012 NFL season opener between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Fans of the New York Giants pose for a photo while barbequing outside of MetLife Stadium prior to the 2012 NFL season opener between the New York Giants and the Dallas ... more

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Fireworks go of atop MetLife Stadium prior to the 2012 NFL season opener between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Fireworks go of atop MetLife Stadium prior to the 2012 NFL season opener between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New ... more

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: wide receiver Victor Cruz #80 of the New York Giants drops a pass while being defend by cornerback Orlando Scandrick #32 of the Dallas Cowboys during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: wide receiver Victor Cruz #80 of the New York Giants drops a pass while being defend by cornerback Orlando Scandrick #32 of the Dallas Cowboys during the 2012 NFL season ... more

New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz #80 drops the ball on a long yardage pass during the second half when the New York Jets played the Dallas Cowboys Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. New York Giants lost 24-17. less

New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz #80 drops the ball on a long yardage pass during the second half when the New York Jets played the Dallas Cowboys Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at the MetLife Stadium ... more

Dallas Cowboys running back Felix Jones (28) is tackled by New York Giants defensive tackle Rocky Bernard (95) during the first half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J.

Dallas Cowboys running back Felix Jones (28) is tackled by New York Giants defensive tackle Rocky Bernard (95) during the first half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J.

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New York Giants stop Dallas Cowboys running back Lawrence Vickers (47) on 4th down in the 1st half. New York Giants against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium.

New York Giants stop Dallas Cowboys running back Lawrence Vickers (47) on 4th down in the 1st half. New York Giants against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) sacks New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) during the first half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Cowboys won 24-17. less

Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) sacks New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) during the first half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Cowboys won ... more

New York Giants wide receiver Domenik Hixon (87) avoids a tackle by Dallas Cowboys defensive back Mana Silva (36) during the first half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. less

New York Giants wide receiver Domenik Hixon (87) avoids a tackle by Dallas Cowboys defensive back Mana Silva (36) during the first half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East Rutherford, ... more

Dallas Cowboys wide receivers Miles Austin (19) and Kevin Ogletree (85) celebrate Ogletree's touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Cowboys won 24-17. less

Dallas Cowboys wide receivers Miles Austin (19) and Kevin Ogletree (85) celebrate Ogletree's touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in ... more

New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) and linebacker Chase Blackburn (93) react with teammates after stopping the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. less

New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) and linebacker Chase Blackburn (93) react with teammates after stopping the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, ... more

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New York Giants linebacker Michael Boley (59) runs back an interception past Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) during the first half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. less

New York Giants linebacker Michael Boley (59) runs back an interception past Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) during the first half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East ... more

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin (19) is tackled by New York Giants linebacker Keith Rivers (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin (19) is tackled by New York Giants linebacker Keith Rivers (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Giants linebacker Michael Boley (59) runs back an interception as Dallas Cowboys guard Nate Livings (71) gives chase during the first half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. less

New York Giants linebacker Michael Boley (59) runs back an interception as Dallas Cowboys guard Nate Livings (71) gives chase during the first half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East ... more

New York Giants linebacker Michael Boley (59) celebrates with Antrel Rolle (26) after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. less

New York Giants linebacker Michael Boley (59) celebrates with Antrel Rolle (26) after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in ... more

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: defensive back Justin Tryon #30 of the New York Giants tackles wide receiver Kevin Ogletree #85 of the Dallas Cowboys during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: defensive back Justin Tryon #30 of the New York Giants tackles wide receiver Kevin Ogletree #85 of the Dallas Cowboys during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on ... more

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Running back DeMarco Murray #29 of the Dallas Cowboys runs with the ball against the New York Giants during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Running back DeMarco Murray #29 of the Dallas Cowboys runs with the ball against the New York Giants during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 ... more

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin (19) is tackled by New York Giants' Osi Umenyiora (72) and Jayron Hosley (28) during the second half of an NFL football game Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Cowboys won 24-17. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) less

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin (19) is tackled by New York Giants' Osi Umenyiora (72) and Jayron Hosley (28) during the second half of an NFL football game Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East ... more

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Back judge Larry Babcock talks with referee Jim Core during the 2012 NFL season opener between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Back judge Larry Babcock talks with referee Jim Core during the 2012 NFL season opener between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on September 5, ... more

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys runs with the ball against the New York Giants during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys runs with the ball against the New York Giants during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in ... more

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: running back Ahmad Bradshaw #44 of the New York Giants reacts after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against the Dallas Cowboys during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: running back Ahmad Bradshaw #44 of the New York Giants reacts after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against the Dallas Cowboys during the 2012 NFL season opener at ... more

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: running back Ahmad Bradshaw #44 of the New York Giants scores a touchdown in the third quarter past free safety Gerald Sensabaugh #43 of the Dallas Cowboys during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: running back Ahmad Bradshaw #44 of the New York Giants scores a touchdown in the third quarter past free safety Gerald Sensabaugh #43 of the Dallas Cowboys during the 2012 ... more

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Head coach Tom Coughlin of the New York Giants greets quarterback Eli Manning #10 and wide receiver Domenik Hixon #87 after a touchdown in the third quarter in the third quarter against the Dallas Cowboys during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Head coach Tom Coughlin of the New York Giants greets quarterback Eli Manning #10 and wide receiver Domenik Hixon #87 after a touchdown in the third quarter in the third ... more

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: wide receiver Miles Austin #19 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter with teammate wide receiver Dez Bryant #88 against the New York Giants during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: wide receiver Miles Austin #19 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter with teammate wide receiver Dez Bryant #88 against the New ... more

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: wide receiver Domenik Hixon #87 of the New York Giants reacts after a catch in the third quarter against the Dallas Cowboys during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: wide receiver Domenik Hixon #87 of the New York Giants reacts after a catch in the third quarter against the Dallas Cowboys during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife ... more

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: wide receiver Miles Austin #19 of the Dallas Cowboys catches a ball on his way to scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against defensive back Justin Tryon #30 of the New York Giants during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: wide receiver Miles Austin #19 of the Dallas Cowboys catches a ball on his way to scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against defensive back Justin Tryon #30 of the ... more

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: wide receiver Kevin Ogletree #85 of the Dallas Cowboys drags strong safety Kenny Phillips #21 of the New York Giants into the endzone to score a touchdown in the third quarter during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: wide receiver Kevin Ogletree #85 of the Dallas Cowboys drags strong safety Kenny Phillips #21 of the New York Giants into the endzone to score a touchdown in the third ... more

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: wide receiver Miles Austin #19 of the Dallas Cowboys catches a ball on his way to scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against defensive back Justin Tryon #30 of the New York Giants during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: wide receiver Miles Austin #19 of the Dallas Cowboys catches a ball on his way to scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against defensive back Justin Tryon #30 of the ... more

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Center David Baas #64 of the New York Giants lines up under center against the Dallas Cowboys during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Center David Baas #64 of the New York Giants lines up under center against the Dallas Cowboys during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in ... more

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: wide receiver Miles Austin #19 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter with teammate wide receiver Dez Bryant #88 against the New York Giants during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: wide receiver Miles Austin #19 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter with teammate wide receiver Dez Bryant #88 against the New ... more

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys runs with the ball on his way to throwing a touchdown to wide receiver Kevin Ogletree #85 in the second quarter as he his chased by defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul #90 of the New York Giants during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys runs with the ball on his way to throwing a touchdown to wide receiver Kevin Ogletree #85 in the second quarter as he his ... more

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul #90 of the New York Giants reacts after a tackle against the Dallas Cowboys during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul #90 of the New York Giants reacts after a tackle against the Dallas Cowboys during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September ... more

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Linebacker Michael Boley #59 of the New York Giants celebrates with free safety Antrel Rolle #26 after an interception in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Linebacker Michael Boley #59 of the New York Giants celebrates with free safety Antrel Rolle #26 after an interception in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys ... more

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Linebacker Michael Boley #59 of the New York Giants celebrates with linebacker Victor Butler #57 and defensive back Michael Coe #37 after an interception in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Linebacker Michael Boley #59 of the New York Giants celebrates with linebacker Victor Butler #57 and defensive back Michael Coe #37 after an interception in the second ... more

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Linebacker Michael Boley #59 of the New York Giants runs with the ball after an interception as quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys tries to tackle him during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Linebacker Michael Boley #59 of the New York Giants runs with the ball after an interception as quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys tries to tackle him during the ... more

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Linebacker Michael Boley #59 of the New York Giants runs with the ball after an interception as quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys tries to tackle him during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Linebacker Michael Boley #59 of the New York Giants runs with the ball after an interception as quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys tries to tackle him during the ... more

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Linebacker Michael Boley #59 of the New York Giants runs with the ball after an interception in the second quarter as tight end Jason Witten #82 of the Dallas Cowboys tries to tackle him during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Linebacker Michael Boley #59 of the New York Giants runs with the ball after an interception in the second quarter as tight end Jason Witten #82 of the Dallas Cowboys tries ... more

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: linebacker Keith Rivers #55 of the New York Giants tackles running back DeMarco Murray #29 of the Dallas Cowboys during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: linebacker Keith Rivers #55 of the New York Giants tackles running back DeMarco Murray #29 of the Dallas Cowboys during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on ... more

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Head coach Jason Garrett of the Dallas Cowboys gestures from the sidelines during a game against the New York Giants during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Head coach Jason Garrett of the Dallas Cowboys gestures from the sidelines during a game against the New York Giants during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on ... more

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: wide receiver Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys gets tackled by linebacker Chase Blackburn #93 and defensive back Michael Coe #37 of the New York Giants during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: wide receiver Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys gets tackled by linebacker Chase Blackburn #93 and defensive back Michael Coe #37 of the New York Giants during the 2012 ... more

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: wide receiver Miles Austin #19 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against defensive back Justin Tryon #30 of the New York Giants during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: wide receiver Miles Austin #19 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against defensive back Justin Tryon #30 of the New York Giants ... more

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Linebacker Keith Rivers #55 of the New York Giants gets blocked by tight end Jason Witten #82 while trying to tackle running back DeMarco Murray #29 of the Dallas Cowboys during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Linebacker Keith Rivers #55 of the New York Giants gets blocked by tight end Jason Witten #82 while trying to tackle running back DeMarco Murray #29 of the Dallas Cowboys ... more

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Running back Ahmad Bradshaw #44 of the New York Giants gets tackled by linebacker DeMarcus Ware #94 and defensive tackle Sean Lissemore #95 of the Dallas Cowboys during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Running back Ahmad Bradshaw #44 of the New York Giants gets tackled by linebacker DeMarcus Ware #94 and defensive tackle Sean Lissemore #95 of the Dallas Cowboys during the ... more

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants drops back to pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants drops back to pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in ... more

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) is sacked by Dallas Cowboys defensive end Jason Hatcher (97) during the second half of an NFL football game Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants lost the game 24-17. less

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) is sacked by Dallas Cowboys defensive end Jason Hatcher (97) during the second half of an NFL football game Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The ... more

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Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray (29) rushes past New York Giants linebacker Chase Blackburn (93) for a 48-yard gain during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Cowboys won 24-17. less

Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray (29) rushes past New York Giants linebacker Chase Blackburn (93) for a 48-yard gain during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East ... more

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin (19) is tackled by New York Giants' Osi Umenyiora (72) and Jayron Hosley (28) during the second half of an NFL football game Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Cowboys won 24-17. less

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin (19) is tackled by New York Giants' Osi Umenyiora (72) and Jayron Hosley (28) during the second half of an NFL football game Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East ... more

New York Giants tight end Martellus Bennett (85) scores a touchdown past Dallas Cowboys defensive back Barry Church (42) and safety Gerald Sensabaugh (43) during the second half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Cowboys won 24-17. less

New York Giants tight end Martellus Bennett (85) scores a touchdown past Dallas Cowboys defensive back Barry Church (42) and safety Gerald Sensabaugh (43) during the second half of an NFL football game, ... more

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New York Giants tight end Martellus Bennett (85) scores a touchdown... Photo-3415230.48558 - Times Union

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin (19) scores a touchdown past New York Giants defensive back Justin Tryon (30) during the second half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. less

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin (19) scores a touchdown past New York Giants defensive back Justin Tryon (30) during the second half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East ... more

New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) reacts during the second half of an NFL football game Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants lost the game 24-17.

New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) reacts during the second half of an NFL football game Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants lost the game 24-17.

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants runs off of the field after losing to the Dallas Cowboys by the score of 24-17 during the 2012 NFL season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. less

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 05: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants runs off of the field after losing to the Dallas Cowboys by the score of 24-17 during the 2012 NFL season opener at ... more